2002 clio172

[Gazman233]

Hey, just bought a clio 172 and decided to join this site for some advice , I have a few problems with the clio , the first is the starting issue it's really slow to start in a morning , it's not the battery , thinking maybe a diry throttle flap?
The other is I think it's using some coolant , the head gasket has been replaced recently Nd I'm afraid it could be the matrix , any advice on these and and other problems would be appreciated ,
gaz

 

[Chi]

Welcome to CS, should of joined before you bought it, sounds like a nail mate.

 

[Gazman233]

Welcome to CS, should of joined before you bought it, sounds like a nail mate.

It has its flaws mate but far from a nail, got it for next to nothing with low mileage and hip clear also

 

[Chi]

Are any engine management lights on the dash? What is state of oil cap? Any oil in coolant bottle?

 

[Gazman233]

Are any engine management lights on the dash? What is state of oil cap? Any oil in coolant bottle?

Coolant dropped below level no goop in cap and no engine light '

 

[Chi]

Coolant level drops when fluid cools.. Top up when engine is cold then check again after a day. Keep an eye on level of traveling a long distance.

 

[imprezaworks]

If the headgasket has been replaced recently and assuming it was done by a garage? Take it back. Have you done a battery test? And dirty throttle flap lol, I don't think that's the issue